Browns Acquire QB Shedeur Sanders After Ravens Drop Plans

Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns' third-string quarterback, reportedly discouraged the Baltimore Ravens from drafting him in the 2025 NFL Draft due to his reluctance to back up Lamar Jackson and limited playing opportunities. The Ravens had planned to select Sanders with the 141st pick but chose offensive lineman Carson Vinson instead after Sanders communicated his preference. Sanders has avoided confirming the report, emphasizing he is focused on his current situation with the Browns, despite the Browns trading up to draft him shortly after the Ravens passed. While Sanders performed well in the preseason, he remains behind Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel on the depth chart and is not expected to see playing time this season. Critics suggest Sanders' decision to avoid the Ravens might be shortsighted, given Jackson's injury history and the potential opportunities it could have offered. Regardless, Sanders appears committed to developing with the Browns, though he has not directly addressed any regrets about his draft-day decision.